When milliseconds matter, Rithmic's institutional-grade infrastructure delivers. Colocated at CME Aurora, sub-5ms execution, and support for 20+ professional trading platforms. For scalpers, algorithmic traders, and serious futures professionals who refuse to compromise on speed.
Rithmic is a premium futures market data and order routing provider — not a trading platform itself, but the execution backbone professional traders, CTAs, and institutions rely on.
Colocated at CME Aurora, Chicago. Sub-5ms order routing from click to fill for most US locations.
Direct API access for automated strategies, custom order types, and machine-level execution. $100/mo.
Rithmic's professional platform: advanced DOM, time & sales, and serious charting.
NinjaTrader, Bookmap, Quantower, Jigsaw, Sierra Chart, Optimus Flow, ATAS, Investor RT, and more.
Full market depth (DOM), Level II quotes, time & sales tape, and historical tick data bundles.
No order internalization, no dealing desk. Orders route straight to the CME matching engine.
Rithmic processes 100M+ messages daily with 99.999% uptime. Used by professional trading firms, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and institutional desks worldwide.
| Tier | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Rithmic Personal (R|Trader + 1 platform) | $3/mo | Basic DOM, charts, single platform connection |
| Rithmic Professional (R|Trader Pro) | $25/mo | Advanced analytics, professional DOM, multi-workspace |
| Rithmic API Access (R|API+) | $100/mo | Full algorithmic trading, direct API, custom integrations |
| CME Real-Time Data Bundle | $3–10/mo | ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, ZB real-time quotes |
| Professional Market Depth Bundle | $39/mo | Full Level II, market depth, time & sales, all CME exchanges |
| ICE / CBOT / NYMEX Add-ons | $5–15/mo | Additional exchange access for commodity traders |
Note: Most prop firms include the basic Rithmic Personal package ($3/mo value) at minimum. API access ($100/mo) is rarely included — serious algorithmic traders should budget for this separately. Even with the $39/month professional bundle, Rithmic's execution quality pays for itself in reduced slippage for active traders.
Side-by-side breakdown of execution tier, supported platforms, payout cadence, and account ceiling.
| Firm | Tier | Fees | Speed | Platforms | Best For | Payout | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Trader Funding | Professional | Included | <5ms | NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Bookmap, Quantower, Sierra | All-around professional | Weekly | $300K |
| TopStep | Professional | Included | <5ms | NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Sierra, Jigsaw | Consistency, education | Weekly | $150K |
| Lucid Trading | Premium | Included | <3ms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, R|Trader Pro, Bookmap | Speed, 15-min payouts | 15-min | $250K |
| Phidias | Personal | Included | <10ms | R|Trader Pro, Quantower, Optimus Flow | Express evaluation | Daily | $200K |
| My Funded Futures | Professional | Included | <5ms | NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, TradingView | Highest rated 4.9 | Daily | $300K |
| TradeDay | Professional | Included | <5ms | NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro | QuickPay daily | Daily | $250K |
The most mature Rithmic integration of any prop firm, having supported the platform for years. Works seamlessly with NinjaTrader, Bookmap, Quantower, and Sierra Chart.
Undisputed speed king — 15-minute average payout processing with same-day ACH. Premium execution under 3ms for scalpers who need every tick.
The highest-rated futures prop firm period, with 16,000+ Trustpilot reviews. Daily payouts with auto-approval. NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, and TradingView access.
The original futures prop firm. Weekly payouts with 99%+ on-time record. Excellent trader education with every account. K-1 tax structure.
QuickPay offers daily payouts from day one with ZERO buffer period — a 2026 innovation. NinjaTrader + Rithmic. Cash flow without waiting.
Two execution paths for futures prop traders. Here's the honest line-by-line.
| Factor | Rithmic | Tradovate | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latency | <3–5ms (institutional) | 20–50ms (retail) | Rithmic |
| Scalping Quality | Excellent — tightest fills | Good — occasional slippage | Rithmic |
| Algo Trading | Full R|API+ ($100/mo) | Limited basic automation | Rithmic |
| Ease of Setup | Requires configuration | Cloud, instant login | Tradovate |
| Mobile Trading | Via third-party apps | Excellent native app | Tradovate |
| Monthly Cost | $3–39 (usually included) | Usually free | Tradovate |
| Platform Options | 20+ platforms | Tradovate only | Rithmic |
| DOM / Market Depth | Professional-grade | Standard retail | Rithmic |
| Beginner Friendliness | Not recommended | Excellent for beginners | Tradovate |
| Server Uptime | 99.999% | 99.9% (retail cloud) | Rithmic |
You're a scalper taking 10+ trades daily, an algorithmic trader running automated strategies, a professional who needs sub-5ms execution and pro-grade depth of market, or someone who wants platform flexibility across 20+ options.
You value simplicity above all, trade primarily from mobile, are newer to futures and want the gentlest learning curve, or don't need sub-10ms execution.
From order flow to systematic execution — Rithmic plugs into the tools serious futures traders already use.
Most popular Rithmic-connected platform. NinjaScript automation, market analyzer.
Visual order flow and heatmap platform. See liquidity in real-time.
Multi-asset professional platform. Advanced DOM, matrix trading, portfolio view.
Scalping specialist. Depth of market optimized for speed.
Advanced charting with spreadsheet studies. Deeply customizable.
Free platform with solid Rithmic integration.
Rithmic's own platform. Direct from the source.
Cluster charts and order flow analytics for serious tape readers.
Independently researched. Data verified. Updated for June 2026.